Nurses' insights could transform phlebitis care in ICUs
NCT ID NCT07051798
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study explores the experiences of 20 intensive care nurses in managing phlebitis, a painful vein inflammation often caused by IV lines. Through face-to-face interviews, researchers aim to uncover common challenges and helpful strategies. The goal is to improve prevention and care practices, ultimately boosting patient safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help hospitals improve how they prevent and manage phlebitis, leading to better patient safety and nurse training.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage qualitative study with only 20 nurses from one hospital. The findings may not apply to other settings or lead to direct changes in care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Intensive Care nurses
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntarily accepting to participate in the study * Being the primary nurse of a patient who developed phlebitis, * Having at least 1 year of work experience. Exclusion Criteria: * Being assigned to the unit for a short period of time * Being on leave or sick leave, * Not accepting to participate in the study, * Leaving the study during the data collection process.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Kütahya, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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